BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Crystal Cove Conservancy - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://crystalcove.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Crystal Cove Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261014T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261014T180000 DTSTAMP:20260819T161518Z CREATED:20260727T173446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T161518Z UID:29894-1791993600-1792000800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Cove Talk with Steven Swartz: 50 Years with the Gray Whales of Baja California DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/cove-talk-gray-whales-of-baja/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Cottage Check-in Deck\, #35 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Baja-Group-WP-Featured-Image-Version-e1785174410168.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261024T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261024T120000 DTSTAMP:20260629T220023Z CREATED:20260114T050733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T220023Z UID:28877-1792837800-1792843200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-coastal-ecology-hike-8/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/gallery_beach_HistoricDistrictfromtheBluffs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261024T140000 DTSTAMP:20260114T061827Z CREATED:20260114T061827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T061827Z UID:28913-1792846800-1792850400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Historic District Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/historic-district-walking-tour-11/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/36-photo-e1737074655654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T193000 DTSTAMP:20260918T171701Z CREATED:20260910T234816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T171701Z UID:30542-1793208600-1793215800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Crystal Cove and the California Dream Exhibit Opening DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/crystal-cove-uci-exhibit/ LOCATION:UC Irvine Langson Library\, Irvine\, CA 92697\, Irvine\, CA\, 92697\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Social Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Libraries-Crystal-Cove-1920x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTSTAMP:20261001T195649Z CREATED:20260930T235927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T195649Z UID:30754-1794614400-1794787199@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/2026-discovery-series-backpacking-101/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park\, Upper Moro Lot\, 8471 N. Pacific Coast Highway\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moro-Campgroup-at-dusk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260629T220000Z CREATED:20260114T050852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T220000Z UID:28879-1795257000-1795262400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-coastal-ecology-hike-9/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/gallery_beach_HistoricDistrictfromtheBluffs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260114T061942Z CREATED:20260114T061942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T061942Z UID:28915-1795266000-1795269600@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Historic District Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/historic-district-walking-tour-12/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/36-photo-e1737074655654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261122T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261122T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T220347Z CREATED:20260108T195737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T220347Z UID:28823-1795334400-1795347000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-backcountry-ecology-hike-11/ LOCATION:Berns Amphitheatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hikers-Website-Banner-900-X-300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261212T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260629T215930Z CREATED:20260114T051126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T215930Z UID:28881-1797071400-1797076800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-coastal-ecology-hike-10/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/gallery_beach_HistoricDistrictfromtheBluffs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260114T062007Z CREATED:20260114T062007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T062007Z UID:28916-1797080400-1797084000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Historic District Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/historic-district-walking-tour-13/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/36-photo-e1737074655654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T220354Z CREATED:20260108T195810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T220354Z UID:28824-1797148800-1797161400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-backcountry-ecology-hike-12/ LOCATION:Berns Amphitheatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hikers-Website-Banner-900-X-300.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR